1. No, Not in my day , I flew a heavy freighter until 2008, things might of changed.
2. Great atmosphere , no need to wear uniform, remember freight never complains, freight does not know if it's late, hot or cold. If your freighter breaks down , you just head to the hotel.
3.same reasons as above, I miss my freights day, great layovers in PANC.
Saying that I like my salary now on the biz jet I fly.
They were good days.